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Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
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Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Check for modified food starch in yogurt.

 

"A thriving household depends on the use of seasonal produce and the application of common sense." -Olivier de Serres, French agronomist

The refrigerator light goes on...

I love hummus, but a lot of recipes and versions you find in the grocery store are pretty calorie dense because they use a lot of tahini (sesame seed butter).

Look to maximize the key flavor of a calorie dense ingredient like the tahini without using too much. By combining less tahini with the non-fat yogurt it's easy to bring down the calorie count and still end up with a rich and creamy hummus.


 

Hummus

Servings: 6 | Serving size: 1/2 cup

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes (does not include chilling time)

This recipe can easily be multiplied and keeps well in the refrigerator for 4 - 5 days if tightly covered.

Healthy Hummus recipe from Dr. Gourmet

Ingredients

  • 2 15-ounce cans no salt added garbanzo beans
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 Tbsp tahini
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup non-fat yogurt

Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans, but reserve some of the liquid from the can.

Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until almost smooth.

Add the aquafaba (the liquid from the beans) a tablespoon at a time if the hummus is too thick for your taste.

Chill.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1/2 cup

Servings: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value
Total Fat 5g 6%
   Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
   Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 40mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 28g 10%
    Dietary Fiber 7g 23%
    Sugars 7g
Protein 11g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 7%
Calcium 10% Iron 15%
Vitamin K 3mcg Potassium 400mg